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No, you cannot simply cancel the house sale
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No, you cannot simply cancel the house sale

It’s not uncommon for buyers to try to cancel a house sale after signing the contract. Private Property discusses the implications of breaching a sale contract.

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Overpricing your property

Virtually every person who decides to sell their property believes that the property is worth much more than what it actually is.

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Sectional title - levies

An important issue in sectional title schemes that managing agents and trustees need to keep in mind is when the levies are due. Section 37 (2) in the Sectional Title Act says that the levy contributions are due and payable on ...

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Buy in Haste, Repent at Leisure

Buyers looking to invest in distant towns or cities need to investigate the area thoroughly before making a purchasing decision. The three most important words in the world of property are location, location, location. Get it ...

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Beware Voetstoots

So you’ve found your dream home and are ready to sign on the dotted line. However, upon reading the sale documentation, you come across a ‘voetstoots’ clause stating that you accept the property ‘as is’ which troubles you. And ...

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Choosing the right rental agent is vital

Although everyone will tell you that you need to work with a good agent when letting out property, finding the right person with the right ethos is not always as easy as it first appears. What does a good agent do differently to ...

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Money laundering

If truth be told, banks, lawyers, cell phone companies and indeed any company offering accounts must be drowning under a barrage of paperwork. South Africahas strict laws aimed at reducing money laundering and crime and as such, ...

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Summerhill Nursery School, Preparatory School and College

Surrounded by residential gated properties and local businesses, Summerhill is situated on a 12 hectare property in the Erand area, which still maintains a charming rural atmosphere in a fast-developing area. With its motto, ...

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Rental Problems Surfacing

Economic hardship is putting tenants under pressure, creating problems for landlords and affecting the quality of rental properties. So says Ricci Johannessen of Aida Milnerton, whose office manages a large rental property ...